To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' Villa Erba
event, 25 May 2019.
- Single ownership from new and virtually as new throughout
- One of one 99 Vanquish Zagato Shooting Brakes built
- Arguably the most interesting of the Vanquish Zagato body
styles
While only a handful of models over the course of Aston Martin's
century-old history have been fortunate enough to receive coachwork
from Zagato, it is clear that these models are amongst the most
valuable Aston Martins in existence. Starting with the
breath-taking DB4GT Zagato of the 1960s, the collaboration between
the two firms remained dormant for over two dozen years before the
next Zagato-bodied Aston Martin, the V8 Vantage, was introduced at
the 1986 Geneva Motor Show. Fast forward nearly another two
decades, and that was followed by the DB7 Zagato. Luckily,
enthusiasts would not have nearly as long to wait for the next
Zagato-bodied Aston Martins, with the V12 Vantage Zagato and
finally, the modern Vanquish Zagato.
Aston Martin's newest collaboration with Zagato was first seen at
the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este in 2016. Built on the Vanquish
platform, this two-door coup� boasted a variety of typically Zagato
design cues, yet was instantly recognizable as an Aston Martin,
albeit one with a bit more Italian flair! Shortly following the
coup�, several other body styles were introduced, including a
Volante, Roadster and arguably the most compelling, a Shooting
Brake.
The stunning coachwork was made completely of carbon fibre using
larger panels and fewer split lines than usual, helping to create a
truly handcrafted appearance and a seamless design, almost as if it
was sculpted from a single piece of metal. Underneath its
coachwork, Aston Martin's 6.0-litre V12 produces 580 bhp and 630 nm
of torque, which helps the car sprint to 100 km/h from a standstill
in just 3.5 seconds. Further mechanical changes include a slightly
more open exhaust, creating for a more sonorous exhaust note, and a
slightly stiffer suspension.
As one would expect for a coachbuilt motor car, each Vanquish
Zagato was fully customizable, leaving their lucky owners to tailor
their new cars to their specific tastes. It would be difficult to
find two examples with identical specifications, making each car
just as special as the last. In conjunction with a choice of
sensational body styles, the Vanquish Zagato gave their owners a
fantastic platform for which to express themselves, their
personalities and their own individual tastes.
Delivered new to its first and only owner in France late last year
through Aston Martin Geneva, this example is the 12th Shooting
Brake of the 99 examples built. Finished in Lava Red over an
Obsidian Black interior, the car boasts a number of interesting
options, including black brake callipers, roof in bare carbon
fibre, black exhaust pipes, Shadow Bronze jewellery interior pack
and Zagato emblems embroidered on the headrests in Spicy Red,
amongst other options.
Truly stunning to behold and arguably one of the most compelling
Aston Martins built thus far into the 21st century, the Vanquish
Zagato Shooting Brake is a fabulous automobile in all regards. This
virtually as-new example would be an exciting addition to any
collection of modern supercars or Aston Martins.
To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction,
please visit the RM website at rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/ve19.
